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Updated on Dec 13, 2024 15:47 IST

CUET LLB syllabus is provided by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in PDF. Bachelor of Laws course, popularly known as LLB, is an excellent career option for those candidates who aspire to make a career in the field of litigation or enter the judicial. The CUET UG syllabus 2025 for LLB is a combination of Language, General Test and Legal Studies that has various topics and sub-topics which will be asked in the CUET. The LLB syllabus of CUET includes topics such as Judiciary, Legal Profession in India, Legal Services, etc.

CUET UG 2025 will be conducted tentatively from May 15, 2025, to May 31, 2025. The CUET application form 2025 will likely be released in the last week of February 2025. CUET examis a national-level exam which serves as a gateway to various undergraduate courses offered in the central, state, private and deemed universities across India.

Q:   What is the syllabus of CUET?

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Common Univeristy Entrance Test (CUET) result is released by National Testing Agency. CUET syllabus is divided into three sections viz., Languages, Domain Subject and General Test. CUET language section assesses candidate through reading comprehension (factual, literary, and narrative), literary aptitude and vocabulary. CUET syllabus second section- domain subject assesses the candidate's in depth knowledge on the subject he/she has opted for. CUET third section- general test includes general knowledge, current affairs, general mental ability, quantitative reasoning and logical and analytical reasoning. CUET syllabus is available now. Candidates can check the section wise detailed CUET syllabus here.

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Q:   What is the difficulty level of the CUET exam?

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The difficulty level of the CUET exam ranges from moderate to tough. Since the CUET UG exam is held for multiple subjects and slots, the difficulty level of the exam varies from subject to subject. Sometimes, the difficulty level may also vary for different slots. The difficulty level of exam is also relative and the same exam's level of difficulty may vary for different candidates. While for the well prepared candidates, the difficulty level will be low, for the underprepared students, the level of difficulty will be on the higher side. 

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Q:   Are NCERT books enough to cover CUET syllabus?

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Since the CUET syllabus is in line with the Class 12 Board exam syllabus, it can be safely assumed that the NCERT books are enough to cover the syllabus of the exam. Candidates must note that, CUET exam tests students' understanding of the concepts and ability to apply them in various situations.

Therefore, to prepare well and get a good score, it is advised that students refer to other study materials and books designed for national level competitive entrance exams. The CUET UG syllabus is in tune with the Class 12 Board exam syllabus. The chapters and topics are similar to Class 12 syllabus. Unlike other UG entrance exams, CUET UG syllabus does not include Class 11 syllabus.

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Q:   Is CUET syllabus based on CBSE syllabus?

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No, CUET syllabus is not based on CBSE syllabus as claimed by Education Ministry in Rajya Sabha on August 02, 2023. The CUET exam is designed to assess the general understandig of the candidate in subjects he/she has opted for. CUET UG is on of the biggest UG entrance exam carnival conducted for admission in cebtral, state, private and deemed universities.

Candidates preparing for CUET UG exam must check the detailed CUET syllabus and CUET question paper to become familiar with the important topics and type of questions asked in the exam. 

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CUET UG 2025 LLB Syllabus Overview

The CUET UG 2025 syllabus is different for each subject. NTA has released the CUET UG syllabus 2025 PDFs for each subject. Before checking the subject-wise syllabus, take a look at the highlights of the CUET LLB syllabus in the table below.

Particulars

Details

Status of CUET LLB Syllabus

Released

CUET Exam Conducting Body

National Testing Agency (NTA)

Medium of Exam

13 languages - English, Hindi, Urdu, Assamese, Bengali, Odia, Punjabi, Gujarati, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam

Number of questions

50 questions (all compulsory)

Type of questions

Multiple Choice Questions

Marking Scheme

+5 for each correct answer

-1 for each incorrect answer

CUET LLB Mapping for Subjects

Section 1- Language (English or Hindi)

Section 3- General Aptitude Test

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CUET Syllabus 2025 for Commerce Students

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CUET LLB Syllabus 2025

The CUET LLB syllabus includes various topics presented in different units. These units are interconnected and built in a way that they provide a comprehensive understanding of legal studies and also general knowledge. Take a look at the complete CUET LLB syllabus below:

CUET LLB Syllabus: English and Hindi

Questions from the Language Section will be from the following topics but are not limited to:

  • Reading Comprehension: There will be three types of passages (maximum 300-350 words):
    • Factual
    • Narrative
    • Literary
  • Verbal Ability
  • Rearranging the parts
  • Choosing the correct word
  • Synonyms and Antonyms
  • Vocabulary

CUET LLB Syllabus: Domain-Specific

The Legal Studies section is mandatory for the students appearing for the CUET LLB exam. Check out the table below to know the important topics of the LLB Syllabus:

Unit

Topics

Judiciary

  • Structure and Hierarchy of Courts and Legal Offices in India
  • Constitution, Roles and Impartiality
  • Appointments, Trainings, Retirement and Removal of Judges
  • Courts and Judicial Review

Topics of Law

  • Law of Property
  • Law of Contracts
  • Law of Torts
  • Introduction to Criminal Laws in India

Arbitration, Tribunal Adjunction, and Alternative Dispute Resolution

  • Adversarial and Inquisitorial Systems
  • Introduction of Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Type of ADR
  • Arbitration, Administrative, Tribunals
  • Mediation and Conciliation
  • Lok Adalats
  • Ombudsman
  • Lokpal and Lokayukta

Human Rights in India

  • Introduction- International Context
  • Constitutional Framework and Related Laws in India
  • Complaint Mechanisms of Quasi-Judicial Bodies

Legal Profession in India

  • Introduction
  • The Advocates Act, 1961
  • The Bar Council of India
  • Lawyers and Professional Ethics
  • Advertising by Lawyers
  • Opportunities for Law graduates
  • Legal Education in India
  • Liberalization of the Legal Profession
  • Women and the Legal Profession in India

Legal Services

  • Legal Background- Free Legal Aid under Criminal Law, Legal Aid by the State, Legal Aid under the Indian Constitution, NALSA Regulations, 2010
  • Criteria of Giving Legal Services
  • Lok Adalats
  • Legal Aid in Context of Social Justice and Human Rights

International Context

  • Introduction to International Law
  • Sources of International Law- Treaties, Customs, and ICJ Decisions
  • International Institutions, International Human Rights
  • Customary International Law
  • International Law and Municipal Law
  • International Law and India
  • Dispute Resolution- ICJ, ICC, and other dispute resolution mechanisms

Legal Maxims

  • Important Legal Maxims
  • Meaning with Illustrations of the following:
    • Actus non facit reum nisi mens sit rea
    • Ad valorem - Amicus Curiae
    • Audi alterem partum
    • Assentio Mentium
    • Bona fide
    • Bona Vacantia
    • Caveat Emptor
    • Corpus Delicto
    • Damnum Sine Injuria
    • De Die in Diem
    • De Minimis Lex Non Curat
    • Doli Incapax
    • Ejusdem Generis
    • Ex Post Facto
    • Ignorantia Facti Excusat
    • IgnorantiaJuris Non Excusat
    • Injuria Sine Damnum
    • Locus Standi
    • Nemo Debet Esse Judex in Propria SuaCausa
    • Nemo debt non quad habit
    • Noscitur a Sociis
    • Obiter Dicta
    • Pari Materia
    • Per Incuriam
    • Qui Facit Per Alium, Facit Per Se
    • Quid pro quo
    • Ratio Decidendi
    • Res ipsa loquitur
    • Res Judicata Accipitur Pro Veritate
    • Salus Populi Est Suprema Lex
    • Stare Decisis
    • Ubi Jus Ibi Remedium

CUET LLB Syllabus: General Test

Check below to know the CUET LLB syllabus for the General Test section:

  • General Knowledge, Current Affairs
  • General Mental Ability, Numerical Ability
  • Reasoning (Simple application of basic mathematical concepts Quantitative arithmetic/algebra geometry/mensuration/statistics)
  • Logical and Analytical Reasoning

CUET Syllabus for Other Subjects

Check out the table below to know the syllabus for other CUET subjects:

Subjects CUET Syllabus
English CUET English Syllabus
Biology CUET Biology Syllabus
Accountancy/ Book Keeping CUET Accountancy Syllabus
Business Studies CUET Business Studies Syllabus
Chemistry CUET Chemistry Syllabus
Computer Science/ Informatics Practices CUET Computer Science Syllabus
Economics/ Business Economics CUET Economics Syllabus
Engineering Graphics CUET Engineering Graphics Syllabus
Entrepreneurship CUET Entrepreneurship Syllabus
Fashion Design CUET Fashion Design Syllabus
Geography/Geology CUET Geography Syllabus
Home Science CUET Home Science Syllabus
Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India CUET Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India Syllabus
Legal Studies CUET Legal Studies Syllabus
Environmental Science CUET Environmental Science Syllabus
Mathematics CUET Mathematics Syllabus
Physical Education/ NCC /Yoga CUET Physical Education Syllabus
Physics CUET Physics Syllabus
Political Science CUET Political Science Syllabus
Psychology CUET Psychology Syllabus
Sociology CUET Sociology Syllabus
Tourism CUET Tourism Syllabus
Teaching Aptitude CUET Teaching Aptitude Syllabus
Agriculture CUET Agriculture Syllabus
Mass Media/ Mass Communication CUET Mass Media/ Mass Communication Syllabus
Anthropology CUET Anthropology Syllabus
Fine Arts/ Visual Arts (Sculpture/ Painting)/Commercial Arts CUET Fine Arts Syllabus
Performing Arts CUET Performing Arts Syllabus
Sanskrit CUET Sanskrit Syllabus
History CUET History Syllabus

CUET 2025 Exam Pattern

According to the CUET 2025 pattern, the exam is divided into three sections. In the first section, the Language Skills of candidates will be tested through Reading Comprehension passage questions. The second section of CUET exam pattern will be based on the subject opted for and the third section is on GK, Current Affairs, Mathematics, and Logical and Analytical Reasoning. The table below shows the exam structure.

Section

Number of Questions

Question Types

Section IA (Language)

50 questions

Language to be tested through Reading Comprehension based on different types of passages–Factual, Literary and Narrative, (Literary Aptitude and Vocabulary)

Section IB

Section II (Domain Subject)

50 questions

  • Input text can be used for MCQ Based Questions

  • MCQs based on NCERT Class 12 syllabus only

Section III (General Test)

50 questions

  • Input text can be used for MCQ Based Questions

  • General Knowledge, Current Affairs, General Mental Ability, Numerical Ability, Quantitative Reasoning (Simple application of basic mathematical concepts arithmetic/algebra geometry/mensuration/s tat taught till Grade 8), Logical and Analytical Reasoning

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